Conor McGregor misses legendary meetup with UFC legend Royce Gracie amidst intense fight camp for iconic UFC return

Royce Gracie visited the Black Forge Inn and met up with Conor McGregor's coach but could not meet the Irishman as he was busy in training.

Conor McGregor misses legendary meetup with UFC legend Royce Gracie amidst intense fight camp for iconic UFC return

Royce Gracie visited Conor McGregor's pub (Image Courtesy- Imago)

UFC legend Royce Gracie is one of the most influential figures in the MMA community. He is known as the father of jiu-jitsu and was the first champion in the UFC after his victory at UFC 1. Gracie was the first member of the prominent Gracie family of martial artists in the UFC. He recently visited the Black Forge Inn in Ireland which is owned by UFC superstar Conor McGregor.

During his visit, Gracie was met by McGregor’s long-time coach, John Kavanagh. McGregor was not present at his establishment as he was training for a potential return fight. Kavanagh spoke about his excitement about meeting the legendary fighter on Instagram. He also expressed his disappointment as McGregor who was UFC’s first double champ couldn’t join them.

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McGregor is very proud of his pub and it is a center of attraction in Ireland. It is visited by many celebrities, fighters, and social media influencers. McGregor himself makes appearances at the pub and interacts with the fans. The pub has also been the target of vandalism, including a petrol bomb attack in January 2023.

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Gracie retired from MMA in 2007 and is now a successful businessman and entrepreneur. He is also a philanthropist and has worked to promote Brazilian jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts around the world. Fans will look forward to seeing Gracie make more public appearances.

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Royce Gracie talks about his excitement for Conor McGregor’s return

Royce Gracie is excited for Conor McGregors return
Royce Gracie is excited for Conor McGregor’s return (Image Courtesy- Bloody Elbow)

Gracie’s success in the UFC helped to popularize Brazilian jiu-jitsu and to revolutionize mixed martial arts. He has always appreciated McGregor and is excited about his potential return against Michael Chandler. Both McGregor and Chadler were coaches on TUF 31 and will face off against each other soon.

In an interview with The Mac Life, Gracie spoke about McGregor and revealed that he anticipated the Irishman’s return for a long time. He appreciated McGregor’s showmanship and believed that he could always entertain people. He spoke about how fans slander McGregor for his losses while losing is a vital part of a fighter’s career. Gracie believes that McGregor may win the title again if he has the fire in him.

McGregor’s return is highly anticipated by the fans too as he promises an entertaining fight whenever he steps into the Octagon. However, Gracie’s legacy continues to inspire mixed martial artists today as he is the very first champion.

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